Job summary
NHS England North West Public Health Directorate are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and effective Consultant in Dental Public Health, to work as part of our dedicated and committed dental public health team. The successful individual will bring professional credibility and robust leadership to engage, support, develop and deliver the dental public health offer to the NHS, Local Government and additional health and social care stakeholders. They will work with health care public health colleagues to reduce oral and general health inequalities, improve oral health, and oral healthcare service delivery across the North West
Main duties of the job
The Consultant in Dental Public Health will be expected to provide strategic leadership and expert dental public health advice for NHS England - North West.
The successful candidates will also provide their expertise and advice to local public health systems, clinical dental services as well as other health and care services, to support and lead improvement in oral health and contribute to reduction in both oral and health inequalities. They will collaborate effectively with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Systems, Partnerships and Boards as well as Primary Care Networks, Local Professional Networks, dental and general public health colleagues, academic colleagues and the national public health networks.
Within the North West , they will support the strategic contribution to improving and protecting the public's health and reducing health inequalities. There will be opportunities to contribute to national work programmes and develop academic links
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job description, main responsibilities and personal specification accompanying this advert. Including the essential criteria for the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job description, main responsibilities and personal specification accompanying this advert. Including the essential criteria for the role
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 4-year minimum training programme in Dental Public Health (3 years if in possession of an SAC-approved Masters qualification), or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to role
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Papers published in peer reviewed journals
- Poster awards at academic conferences
- evidence of writing or named on bids for research funding
Attainments
Essential
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC).
- On the GDC Specialist List or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.
- Masters Degree in Dental Public Health or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Dental Public Health or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or within 6 months of eligibility for a CCST in Dental Public Health.
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to role
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in audit
Desirable
- publications in peer reviews journals
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Qualifications related to teaching and training
Management
Essential
- Able to prioritise and deliver high quality work against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Experience of achieving innovation and change.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading strategic system wide programmes
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- Proven excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as effective team member.
- Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusiveness.
Desirable
- Ability to describe values and principles of public health within wider personal activities
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 4-year minimum training programme in Dental Public Health (3 years if in possession of an SAC-approved Masters qualification), or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to role
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Papers published in peer reviewed journals
- Poster awards at academic conferences
- evidence of writing or named on bids for research funding
Attainments
Essential
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC).
- On the GDC Specialist List or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.
- Masters Degree in Dental Public Health or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Dental Public Health or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or within 6 months of eligibility for a CCST in Dental Public Health.
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to role
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in audit
Desirable
- publications in peer reviews journals
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Qualifications related to teaching and training
Management
Essential
- Able to prioritise and deliver high quality work against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Experience of achieving innovation and change.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading strategic system wide programmes
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- Proven excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as effective team member.
- Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusiveness.
Desirable
- Ability to describe values and principles of public health within wider personal activities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
